text:
# of watchers: 210
Fans: 0
|Wiki-page rating
|[Hedda] - Mayor
[All_Most PUNK] - Guard, Featured Wiki, Reviews & Member Boss
[Yuriona] - Guard
[Linderel] - Daily Poem & Featured Story Boss
[Veltzeh] - Wiki & Elfchat Boss, Professor
[iippo] - Guard, Wiki Boss & Council Portrait Gallery Boss
[Nehirwen] - Guard Captain
[Lothuriel] - Photo Reference & Elftown Graphics Boss
[hanhepi] - Elftown Graphics Boss, Statistician
[Flisky] - Daily Poem Boss
[Chel.] - Featured Member Boss
[Akayume] - Photo Reference, Elftown Graphics, & Featured Members Boss
[wicked fae mage] - Featured Member Boss, Daily Poem Boss
[Lord Josmar] - Featured Wiki Boss
Veterans#Council: These are retired Council members.
2009-12-17 [Imperator]: I love how you guys can exchange senseless banter as much as you want but everyone else has to shut up immediately...
2009-12-17 [Teufelsweib]: 'you guys' includes Mort you mean? since he's the one exchanging the so called senseless banter as well ;)
2009-12-17 [Teufelsweib]: the difference mainly is that I know 'these guys' don't keep on chatting on this page but keep it relatively short. others can go on and on, mostly because they don't know that such chit-chat shouldn't be on an official page. but there's always the grey space, of course ;)
2009-12-17 [sequeena_rae]: Heaven forbid us guys are allowed some fun once in a while.
2009-12-17 [Mortified Penguin]: Or, if you prefer, take it to Bob's Diner.
2010-03-23 [Zab]: Please get an option to remove that ''new wiki changes'' thing at the right sidebar... it's really annoying when you roleplay. We know where the changes are, we don't want a huge field to jump out at us andmake the edit button more difficult to reach.
Or put the edit button on top of the page so we can learn to ignore the new ''view diff'' feature..>_>
2010-03-23 [Hedda]: Eh, where do you edit the page? You add new stuff at top of the page all the time?
2010-03-23 [Alexi Ice]: Yeah , it is annoying.
2010-03-23 [Zab]: I add it at the bottom. But since the edit-box appear at the top, I have no reason to scroll all the way down unless I must to press the edit button.
With the new view-diff box, the edit button in the right menue is usually further down now than the one at the bottom of the page.We usually used that so we wouldn't have to scroll. So the new feature is inconvienient for us.
You could perhaps make the view-diff field smaller, that way we can avoid having it pop up at us since it's not as easy to hit accidentally, and we'd reach the edit button like before. Without any possible benefit (that I can't think of) from the new feature being removed.
2010-03-23 [Hedda]: But do you press edit before reading what was added at the end? If you scroll down to read what's there, then you're already at the edit button.
I've added a button at top of the page, when there is a diff-box to the right.
2010-03-23 [Zab]: No, I'm lazy so I don't read it untill I'm in the edit box.. why scroll down twice? (first on the page, then in the edit box)
ok, I'll see that tonight when my rp buddy comes back then :)
Is the view diff box still as big? The cursor tend to land on it when I click a link in the wiki changes box. But I suppose I can live with that as long as I don't have to scroll :)
2010-03-23 [Zab]: It's much better with the edit button on top :)
2010-04-03 [Sagacious Turkey]: I haven't asked in at least six years... now can I be on the Council?
2010-04-03 [All_Most PUNK]: The rules clearly say that you can be on the Council yesterday or tomorrow, but never today.
2010-04-03 [Sagacious Turkey]: So I see. I wish to be on the council yesterday then.
As it is presently today, I am now no longer in the council. Having not been fired, you now owe me a veteran badge. Get to it.
2010-07-27 [Nioniel]: ah, thank you.
2010-08-05 [SilverFire]: Grouping DancingSHEEP and Akayume together since they were only added days apart and the list was looking a little silly. :P
2010-08-05 [dancingSHEEP]: Congrats, AKAY!
2010-09-01 [*Phoenix*]: Wouldn't it be easier to change Architects to Builders and just bypass the Architects page altogether?
2010-09-01 [Kaimee]: I've made that change :) It makes sense to me, and actually explains why a lot of us have "Builder" as our job description. Thanks!
2010-09-02 [*Phoenix*]: You're welcome. ^^
2010-09-20 [Alexi Ice]: YAY! I have an official title! <3
2010-09-20 [Cillamoon]: Someday I hope to get mine too. Congrats Akane!
2010-09-20 [Calico Tiger]: I never understood why guards can't have their titles on here, and yet everyone else does. The reasoning was that guards have their own page and made it redundant. Many of the other job titles (like elftown graphics bosses, etc...) also have their own pages or are listed on the pages in question o_O Fascism!
2010-09-21 [Kaimee]: Yeah D: Especially now, when a much smaller proportion of Council people are also Guards, rather than being able to assume that pretty much all of the council people can solve all your problems :P
2010-09-21 [SilverFire]: I think I actually did write 'guards' next to the guards on the Councilfaff I was working on. Which I may as well mention now, since I can't think of anything else to do with it and you've reminded me.
2010-09-21 [Kaimee]: Wow, I really like that faff :D The shortened intro, and links to Admin, Experts and Workers is great!
2010-09-21 [Nioniel]: I like the faff too, much more neat an appearance. ^^
2010-09-21 [Lothuriel]: It looks good. I like it a lot
2010-09-21 [Alexi Ice]: Thanks, Cilla <3
2010-09-21 [hanhepi]: silvie: i definitely like your faff. if nothing else from it is used (even though it should be) i like the way you listed everyone, name first then job description.
2010-09-21 [Thunder Cid]: The faff looks good to me :D
2010-12-19 [Akayume]: Oh hey someone said something to me on here forever ago. XP
2011-01-24 [Pheonix Ryder]: Who do I speak to if I have suggestions for the construction of Elftown?
2011-01-24 [Chimes]: Generally suggestions go to the suggestions forum, <forum:Elftown, Suggestions>. Make a posting and [Hedda] will probably get back to you shortly. :) Is there anything else we can help you with?
2011-01-24 [Pheonix Ryder]: Nope. That's about it. Thanks for all your help.
2011-01-26 [back by nonpopular demand]: ok i know ive been gone for a long timee on hear i know its changed jsut like fake has but why is it when i try to go onto a page and go back to my page it show that i havent looked at any body?
2011-01-26 [Mortified Penguin]: You mean the last visitors/last visited section? [Hedda] made it where you aren't automatically added to the last visitors list anymore. You now have to click "Add me!" on the right side of the page beside "Last visitors" for it to show that you've looked at that person's house. If you want it to do it automatically, click "Add me!" and then "Always add" after that.
2011-03-21 [hanhepi]: the money is in Euros, but that's the only "different language" i see. if you go to this link, it will give you the current exchange rate between Euros and the US Dollar. http://www.oan
2011-03-21 [Akayume]: England uses the euro.
2011-03-21 [Sunrose]: Eh no, it does not. England uses the pound :)
2011-03-21 [hanhepi]: it's listed under British Pound on that one.
2011-03-21 [Flisky]: The conversion is 1 Euro = 0.87402 British Pound.
2011-03-21 [Sunrose]: Sweden and Denmark don't use the Euro either. And of course Switserland, as it's not part of the European Union.
2011-03-21 [Akayume]: Whatever. :P Us American folk can read ourselves good. (;
2011-03-29 [Pheonix Ryder]: Oh dear... You need some help with your grammar.
2011-03-29 [Pheonix Ryder]: Alright, I'm sorry. But I just hate it when other Americans make the rest of us seem stupid. =/ i don't like fitting that stereo type.
2011-03-29 [Nioniel]: I think Akay was just being ironic.
2011-03-29 [SilverFire]: Explaining [Akayume]'s comment is hardly causing trouble, and as a council member it's hardly surprising she's watching and commenting on this page.
Also, everyone please bear in mind that this page is not for random chatter. :)
2011-03-29 [Akayume]: I was actually referencing something President Bush said a while ago. Sorry for the confusion. And I'm shutting up now. :P
2011-03-29 [Alexi Ice]: (I thought it was hilarious, Aka...>>) No more random chatter...Shoo
2011-03-29 [Kaimee]: My two cents on the random chatter: Children, shhhhhh :P
[kians mummy] it's great that you're defending people, but I'm sure the big bad council member's can protect themselves from a few comments, especially when most of them seem to have been jokes ;)
2011-04-02 [djxmonster]: What browser are you using? Works fine for me
2011-04-02 [All_Most PUNK]: This has been discussed in the bugs forum. No point to keep it going here.
And everybody asked that because it was the most important information about the problem and not everybody reads all the places where you posted it (as far as I know, council wiki, guards wiki and bugs forum).
2011-04-21 [djxmonster]: http://elfpack
2011-04-21 [Ihsahn]: I can answer that, the account with your email was indeed banned, he shouldn't have used your email.
2011-04-29 [Kaimee]: Since a banned person has access to it, I presume not. Maybe try making a new email address with a free service like Gmail? :) This time, don't let a banned person use it ;)
2011-04-29 [Chel.]: Why don't you just make a new email and a new elfpack account and be done with it? <_<
2011-04-29 [Calico Tiger]: Because that's getting around a ban in a way that most places don't appreciate :) Generally (like here), the new account is banned as well.
2011-04-29 [Calico Tiger]: Granted, that's a generalist statement. You'd have to talk with the people at ELFPACK to see how to fix all of this :) Anything here is just conjecture.
2011-04-30 [Sunrose]: He was online 5 hours ago, plus he's probably the only one who can help you.
You can keep asking everyone else, but the council and guards here generally don't have privileges there. So you'd be asking the wrong people.
2011-04-30 [SilverFire]: Where is this poll? Poll links only work for Main Street polls and the private polls created on people's houses, not for polls on wiki-pages. :) If the poll is on a wiki-page, you have to link to the wiki instead.
2011-04-30 [Sunrose]: Of course, he made both. However [Hedda] tends to not be very active on these wiki's and thus your request wouldn't reach him very fast. Secondly [Ihsahn] probably logs on more often than [Hedda] does, on both sites.
2011-04-30 [Ihsahn]: thanks for throwing me under the bus sunny.
2011-04-30 [Sunrose]: Oh stop being such a whiner :p
2011-04-30 [SilverFire]: Deleted a duplicate comment. :)
2011-04-30 [SilverFire]: This is not an issue that the Elftown Council can help you with.
2011-04-30 [Sunrose]: What do you want the council to do about it? You already agreed that only Ihsahn and Hedda have priviliges there (don't delete this as duplicate ;P)
2011-05-01 [Sagacious Turkey]: What does the email matter anyway? Just make another one. And tell your username to stop shouting at me.
Also, I'm the fourth person with an 's' at the beginning of my username to comment in a row! Neat! *takes picture*
2011-05-01 [Ihsahn]: We've already talked about it several times,the answer has remained the same, I'll just leave it at that as this is not the place for problems related to elfpack.
2011-05-01 [Sagacious Turkey]: Elfpack maybe?
2011-05-01 [Chel.]: Can I be frank with you, [kians mummy]?
There isn't anything the council can do for you from here. Elfpack and Elftown are pretty unrelated, despite the names. Honestly, I think you are shit out of luck when it comes to getting your account unbanned. :/ Why don't you just stay on Elftown and stop cluttering up the council wikipages? There are a lot of awesome people on Elftown and like I said(along with countless others above) there is nothing we can do for you.
PS: And your rude behavior is not helping your cause, either.
2011-05-01 [SilverFire]: Comments deleted for being essential nothing but insults. Insulting comments are not tolerated on official wikis. Further insults and chatter will also be removed.
2011-05-14 [Chel.]: Que sera sera
2011-05-14 [Rice]: Hardly Sammie, it's a quote not an insult. :| You do what you desire to do, basically, what will be will be.
But please don't insult the council. :)
2011-05-14 [Rice]: The new layout to this page is dead sexy! :O *applauds*
2011-05-14 [Chel.]: Indeed to the sexiness!
2011-05-15 [Mortified Penguin]: You can't leave Elftown, Sammie, because if you do, it means they win. You leaving is what they want. Stick around and keep them in line.
2011-05-15 [Kaimee]: [Mortified Penguin], you should keep further discussion to private messages, rather than the council page :)
We'll be removing future comments if people keep chatting on this page.
2011-05-17 [SilverFire]: Fixed, thanks. :)
2011-05-17 [SilverFire]: Fixed again! And thanks, again! :P
2011-05-17 [Akayume]: We don't include Builders work here, but thanks for noticing. :D You seem to have a great eye for detail.
2011-05-17 [SilverFire]: Actually we do list crew members as builders, if there is no specific job they do. ;) But Yuriona is listed under Guard, so we don't need to list her as a builder. We also only list people as general 'builder' not whatever rank of builder they actually are. :)
2011-05-17 [Akayume]: Ahhh. I missed [Kyrinn] (who is listed as a Builder) so I thought we didn't have any at all on this page. >.>"
2011-05-18 [Calico Tiger]: But if you have some listed as a builder, then all who do building jobs should be listed :) It makes no sense and isn't consistent. It means later council members complain and wonder why their jobs aren't listed, and yet someone else that does the same job is listed as such.
2011-05-18 [SilverFire]: *has a dumb* I don't follow you. X_x Their jobs are listed here, builder is just the default for when there are no jobs to list. Technically everyone on crew does building, true, but it's not a job that people are likely to need to approach a council member with questions about, so there's no real need to list it (unless there's nothing else to list, and then it just shows that a crew member isn't doing nothing at all).
2011-05-18 [Calico Tiger]: If someone has a Builder badge, are they not a builder? There are some council members who don't do polls or contests or any kind of "building" at all. They might only be in charge of doing Poetry, for example. But don't actually create new things for Elftown. I'm not bashing them, mind you! I'm pointing out, that there is a difference. That builder is an actual accomplishment and people do that quite a bit. It means that you can ask that person questions about how to set something up. Most likely they'll know how to set up a poll, a wiki page, etc...
2011-05-18 [SilverFire]: Then suggest a new word I can stick there instead! X_x
2011-05-18 [hanhepi]: i'd be careful asking Cali to suggest things to stick places, if i were you Silvie. :P
2011-05-18 [SilverFire]: X)
2011-05-19 [Kaimee]: Well, if building is an activity for any member (not just crew) I think it makes sense not to list it at all on this page, particularly if we only list it for some people.
I think of that list of duties as a way to quickly see who I could contact about certain areas, and if a person is just a general crew member... well, let them be a general crew member :P
2011-05-19 [Mortified Penguin]: But poor [Kyrinn] will be left dutiless!
2011-05-19 [Kaimee]: ... See my previous thoughts on the list of duties.
2011-05-19 [Kyrinn]: Wondered why my ears were burning. O_O
I have no problem with not having a specific duty for the site. While I wish I had a lot more TIME to devote to the site, I am glad to just be on the council and crew to help out with things and answer questions members might have. Im glad they let me do this since my RL is pretty nuts and doesnt give me a ton of time to spend on the internet anymore. :)
2011-05-20 [Rice]: Does it need an owner? It's just a place to chat.. :)
2011-05-20 [Chimes]: It's not an official wiki :)
2011-05-21 [Chimes]: You'll have to ask the Wiki Bosses, I think. Or the Guards (I know I'm a guard but I'm not quite sure what's done in these situations :])
2011-05-21 [SilverFire]: Sure. If the original creator has removed themselves as owner then they obviously don't want it any more. You should just be able to fill your own name in the 'change owner to' box at the top of the edit-form, but if you can't let me know and I'll do it for you. :)
2011-05-25 [There Is No Cure]: Hello! Is there anywhere new people can go to kind of introduce themselves and meet people?
2011-05-25 [Mortified Penguin]: Well, Elftown's official place of chat is Now.
However, there are other places like those [kians mummy] mentioned or even Bob's Diner. If you're looking for a specific kind of wiki to meet people in (like one for roleplaying, chatting, art, photography, etc.) you can use the "Wiki-search" option over on the right. Then there's also the forums, which can be accessed at the very top of the page.
2011-05-25 [djxmonster]: Now, now.... no need to bash other peoples wiki's on an official page :)
2011-05-25 [Lothuriel]: @ [There Is No Cure] Elftown Guides is a good place to start.
2011-05-25 [Rice]: Welcome to Elftown [There Is No Cure]. I think you'll find you end up meeting people along the way, if you click around and take part in official contests, have a gander at art pages or wiki pages, you'll end up meeting people. :)
As Loth said Elftown Guides is a great place to get started and no doubt you can chat with people in the comments.
2011-05-26 [There Is No Cure]: Alright then! I will do my best to look at these sites and get the hang of things ;)
2011-05-26 [Alexi Ice]: ! Shameless plug warning - The slave trade!!
2011-05-30 [Ihsahn]: anyone specialize in contests?
2011-05-30 [Linderel]: Nope. We all participate in moderating contests at one point or another depending on who has time and who doesn't mind not being able to enter. :)
2011-06-23 [kumar.sathish34 5]: hi
2011-06-23 [Mortified Penguin]: Hi. Chatting is best kept at now, if that's what you're interested in.
2011-06-23 [Cillamoon]: And welcome!
2011-06-23 [Alexi Ice]: Or bob's diner <--- wait why am I advertising the enemy?
2011-06-23 [Mortified Penguin]: >:o
2011-07-02 [Nehirwen]: Fixed, thank you. :)
2011-07-06 [SilverFire]: Fixed, thanks. :)
2011-07-11 [djxmonster]: xD
2011-07-11 [Sagacious Turkey]: If you hadn't asked, then maybe. Just have him make a new one, don't tell anyone, and be really helpful and stuff. Eventually, nobody will care that he used to be a banned member (we already pretty much don't).
2011-07-11 [Kyrinn]: Im pretty sure that if he does that (and you told us about it, like Turkey said) they will ban that account as well. He was banned for a reason, or else he would not have been banned.
2011-07-11 [Sagacious Turkey]: That's not always true though. Sometimes people get banned for no reason!
2011-07-12 [Kyrinn]: uh, not that Ive seen. :P
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: No, this does not happen.
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: I do. :) Every time someone has claimed that this has happened, I have checked the banned user and found that they were actually banned for harassment, spam, breaking the UAR, etc.
2011-07-12 [Chel.]: What? I read that twice and still can't decipher it...
2011-07-12 [Chel.]: Well... I think you may be a bit biased to thinking he is a "good guy" considering you are married to him. He was banned for harassing other people/spam/et
And I'm going to be a bit blunt: You aren't helping your case by constantly bringing this issue up every few weeks. It also doesn't help that you insult the current crew members and how things are run around here. Truth is, the person in question was banned for a REASON and he probably deserved it(I'm speculating of course). Elftown crew members don't get "ban-happy" when they find someone they don't like. That just does not happen. Period. They only ban to protect the other users here.
No one appreciates your insults to the workers here...so please stop muddying up this comment box every few weeks 'cause it ain't gonna happen.
(Sorry if I'm too blunt, but I'm being honest.)
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: Neither [Mystin] nor your fiancé were banned for annoying crew members. Mystin was banned for harassment, and breaking the UAR, your fiancé was banned for harassment. What are we supposed to do? Just ignore all the reports of other upset members who've received insults from them? We explain this every time you bring it up, but I guess I won't bother again, since you apparently don't believe us, and just want to think we're all corrupt and ban-happy instead. :/
I would also like to remind you that Council members CANNOT ban people. They do not have this power. Only the Guards do. "Crew" tends to refer to Council members, not guards.
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: We gave him several chances to change his behaviour *before* we banned him. We always do.
2011-07-12 [Kyrinn]: If Im not mistaken, the page is exported so he should be able to comment without logging in. and I do agree, you keep coming here to tell us all how biased and mean we are for not allowing your fiance back on, but the truth of the matter is, he was banned for harassment and that's that.
Also, I do not have the power to ban. and I know if I did, and banned someone becuase I didnt like them, I would be booted right off council and crew. :P
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: The option is 'members can edit, anyone can comment', it doesn't have to be owner-only. However, not-logged-in users cannot comment on forum-protecte
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: Just as the Council cannot ban members, they cannot unban members. This is NOT a council issue.
2011-07-12 [Chel.]: Like I said... aint' gonna happen.
2011-07-12 [Sagacious Turkey]: Yeah, this isn't a council matter. Take it to guards.
But, yeah. There used to be some bannings for no real reason. Like posting "*eats ramen*" after every other comment and other things: put up with.
So you can say, "No, this does not happen anymore." but saying, "No, this does not happen." is a lie.
2011-07-12 [SilverFire]: The sentence "this does not happen" implies nothing about whether it did happen at any point in the past, so no, it's not a lie. But I also suspect your idea of "no real reason" is rather skewed.
2011-07-12 [Sagacious Turkey]: I suspect your face is rather skewed.
2011-07-12 [Kyrinn]: You arent helping your case, Turkey.
2011-07-12 [Sagacious Turkey]: I have a case? Neat.
2011-07-12 [Artsieladie]: *no comment*
2011-08-04 [Alexi Ice]: Please stop spamming official pages. Thank you.
2011-08-04 [Mortified Penguin]: You're welcome, I guess, but I wasn't doing anything. And are unofficial pages still available for spamming?
2011-08-04 [Chimes]: Unless the owner objects, yes.
2011-08-10 [Chimes]: Fixed. :)
2011-08-10 [Thunder Cid]: Good catch.
2011-08-11 [Mortified Penguin]: And kidney failure!
2011-09-28 [Mortified Penguin]: Any of y'alls with priv 49 wanna do me a favor? Could you export the pages in maze of guile that aren't already exported? I reckon it'd be mighty kind a ya an' I shore as shootin' would 'preciate it. Eeyup.
2011-09-28 [iippo]: Sure, but can you some how indicate which ones those are? :P I've been there before, it's a real maze and I'd just get lost. But I'll do some for starters now.
2011-10-11 [djxmonster]: You could start by fixing this wiki: crew manual
2011-10-11 [djxmonster]: yes
2011-10-12 [iippo]: Please refrain from using this wikipage for chatter, now is for that purpose. This isn't a place for soliciting either, use <forum:Advertising in Elftown> instead, for example.
2011-11-01 [Imperator]: *cough* ... Um, can I get a very kind and patient Council member to add one space between the last two badges in my badge slot thingy? All the others have a space and it's been bothering me. Sorry about the Public Display of OCD. <.<;
2011-11-01 [Chimes]: Yep. I'll do it in a sec for you. :)
2011-11-01 [Chimes]: Done. :)
2011-11-01 [Mortified Penguin]: Hey, no fair! I've been trying to win that for years!
2011-11-02 [Imperator]: I would respond with a charming and witty observation to make myself look clever... but I won't because the Council doesn't like idle chatter, so why don't you just take it to Bob's Diner?
2011-11-02 [Imperator]: I have a question, why is there a giant pink pony on the right side of my page? Am I special or did everybody get one?
2011-11-02 [Kyrinn]: last I saw it was part of [Mortified Penguin]'s mood.
2011-11-02 [Mortified Penguin]: I don't know what you're talking about. Stop spreading lies!
2011-11-03 [Balthizar]: -Thank you for the ladybug badge :D
2011-11-15 [Linderel]: I'm assuming you mean the Elftown-testin
2011-12-05 [Nehirwen]: I've fixed Mort's links, thanks. Why do you think ECM Vampire has been forgotten?
2011-12-05 [Nehirwen]: It's a closed contest, so that's normal. :)
2011-12-05 [Teufelsweib]: the idea of the ECM was to make a page of about every fantasy creature. it was indeed a nice contest back then, but it's over now, as Nehirwen said. I think there are currently ECM's running about other fantasy creatures? but wouldn't it be nicer to come up with other contests with themes we didn't had before? ;)
2012-01-25 [Mortified Penguin]: Number of active, male council members: 0
2012-01-25 [hanhepi]: [Veltzeh] and [Hedda] are going to be saddened by the news that either they don't count, or they've had their Man Card revoked. :(
2012-01-25 [iippo]: And I am saddened that Punk is so busy lately :(
[Veltzeh] has neither Man Card nor Woman Card. And I don't see why it matters which card any of us has.
2012-01-25 [Alexi Ice]: I'm glad I don't count.
2012-01-25 [Mortified Penguin]: VELTZEH IS NO MAN.
2012-01-26 [hanhepi]: meh, he's man enough.
besides, even if he weren't a man, there's me... i'm probably butch enough to count...
2012-01-27 [Chimes]: Getting a bit chatty now - if you want to continue the banter go to now. (Then I can still read it. :P)
2012-05-18 [SilverFire]: Fixed, thanks. :)
2012-12-01 [The Past]: Hey guys. I got a couple of friends who want in on ET, but they have not received the emails to confirm them. One is just recently (within the last 24 hours) but one was about a month ago, and she hasn't heard anything. Is there a glitch with this at the moment?
2012-12-01 [SilverFire]: There are definitely no tickets that old. It's possible the confirmation email went to her spam/junk mail folder, though - has she checked that?
2012-12-01 [The Past]: I believe so. How long does this normally take to get through? 24 hours, or more?
2012-12-01 [Hedda]: Emails sometimes get lost (or just written wrong). Tell me the email addresses and I'll accept them!
2012-12-02 [The Past]: Thanks Hedda :) But (Murphy's law of course) seemed to get itself sorted as of today. But thanks for the help guys, as it seems I am not the only one with friends affected by this.
2013-01-29 [Flisky]: You have the Halloween Poets badge already.
2013-02-05 [Mortified Penguin]: And I want to say to the Council and the Guards that I regret nothing. I've done nothing wrong and am pretty awesome.
2013-03-25 [Alexi Ice]: Welcome, Jos!!
2013-03-25 [kians mummy]: For some reason I am getting Spammy emails through from Elftown saying I have messages that I don't have, 20 of them now, what's going on?
2013-03-25 [Akayume]: Sammie, perhaps you should message [Hedda] directly? I believe he would be best to answer that sort of question, as I, for example, have no way of checking on such things.
2013-03-25 [kians mummy]: Ok hun. just found it a bit confusing lol.
2013-03-25 [Chimes]: Just to confirm what Akay said, Hedda is definitely the person to talk to. :)
2013-03-26 [kians mummy]: I have lol. :)
2013-03-26 [Mortified Penguin]: To confirm what Chimes said in regards to what Akay said, you should try talking to Hedda.
2013-03-26 [kians mummy]: To Confirm what Mort & [Chimes] said in regards to what akay said I should try talking to [Hedda].
Oh wait, I already have......
He said it must of just been a back log, my personal opinion, thumbs down to Hotmail, will be changing it soon as Hotmail has just gone down hill so may Join Yahoo.
2013-03-26 [Chimes]: After this comment, this conversation is better for now but if you're looking for a new email service, I would recommend gmail. :)
2013-08-21 [Imperator]: Recommending gmail is an awful idea following the Snowden "revelations" (as if we didn't already know). Use email providers based outside of US territory.
2013-09-17 [kians mummy]: ^Which is none lol.
2013-12-08 [Mortified Penguin]: I'm pretty sure I'm owed a veteran badge. >:o
(Ha ha ha ha... seriously though.)
2013-12-08 [Nehirwen]: No you don't, you never had a coloured badge, now quit wasting my time. <_<
2013-12-20 [Mortified Penguin]: I jest.
However, as to why [Stephen] didn't respond to any messages or guestbook notes about him being a crewbie, even though he was online, that's because he didn't even know about them. There are iframes with Elftown in them on Elfpack (where he's [Hedda]'s right hand man, essentially) that, when [Stephen] loads while browsing Elfpack, make him appear to be on Elftown (probably, that or he's just logging on to Elftown and staring at Mainstreet and nothing else). I've messaged him on Facebook to let him know the situation though.
2013-12-21 [Teufelsweib]: well, if that means he wasn't active on ET anyway even better he wasn't chosen as crewbie after all :)
2013-12-22 [Stephen]: Actually - I was in the hospital.
I didn't make a diary notice here, because I didn't see a direct reason to so it didn't occur to me. I do check Elftown at least once a day normally; however in the time period I was accepted, I was too sick to take notice.
- Editt -
Also, if I was marked as recently logging in, it's because I keep all of Hedda's (active) sites open in Perma tabs on my Firefox, and the tabs automatically refresh every 16 hours or so, so I don't miss things. :P
2013-12-22 [Teufelsweib]: We will consider you again during the next round.
2013-12-22 [Sunrose]: Wow, gallbladder and appendix removed O_o
Hope you feel better soon!
2013-12-22 [hanhepi]: Sure, sure. Major surgery is no excuse! It only adds to our list of reasons not to accept you... now you can't even do all the heavy lifting we needed you to do. :P
Seriously though, that sounds rough. :/ Hope you heal up soon.
2013-12-22 [Stephen]: Heh, thanks guys. I actually feel much better than I did pre-OP, even with the recovery being a bit rough. It's been almost three weeks now and I'm mostly back to normal.. :D
2014-02-08 [Mortified Penguin]: I noticed where someone had missed a very important and necessary Oxford comma in my badge slot, so I went ahead and fixed it for them. Get it together, you guys! You can't just go around forgetting commas like that, they're important!
2014-03-10 [Stephen]: The links to Apply to the Crew, MC and probably a few other things that I think are supposed to perma be on the Calendar, have timed out.
Number of comments: 3263
|Show these comments on your site


text:
Special Education Listserv
Subject: MoAT Student Resource Booklet for Missouri Schools Now Available
Source: Melissa Melton, Supervisor, Effective Practices
Intended Audience: Administrators, Special Education Directors, Special Education Instructors, Technology Directors, Technology Staff, Educators, General Public
Date: October 6, 2011
A new Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT) Council publication, "Help Your Students Learn Better with MoAT" has been added to the Effective Practices section of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website. This booklet gives schools across Missouri an overview of the various programs MoAT has to offer students with disabilities in need of assistive technology to help them with their education. To view the booklet, visit http://www.dese.mo.gov/se/documents/se-ep-helpwithmoat.pdf.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
You're leaving Wedding Paper Divas to see the Deal of the Day at our parent site, Tiny Prints.
You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
"After looking at samples from a number of different companies I decided to order my wedding invitations from Wedding Paper Divas and I'm really glad I did! I submitted my artwork and within 2 days they had a digital proof for me to look at. I even received a phone call to let me know it had been sent. At this time I decided to make a quick change and they had a new proof to me within the hour. I was expecting to wait a couple weeks before receiving them but within 2 days of approving my final artwork they were already at my door! They look great, feel great and I'm so excited to send them out! Thank you for your excellent customer service!! I will highly recommend you to anyone I know that needs invitations and will be sure to come to you again when I need anything else!"
"I bought this invitation for my upcoming winter wedding. I adore the way it turned out. I did the dark with lighter writing and payed the little extra to get the shimmer added which gives it that little extra something. :) Also, the size of the cards is more for postage...I ran into 20 cents more per invite..not too bad really."
"This card could be customized, and the pattern was very elegant and classy. The card stock was fabulous, and the invitations actually arrived almost five days ahead of schedule, which was great! A great product and great experience!"
"We loved this invitation and the fabulous customer service I received when customizing our order! We ordered it in the purple color, but changed the monogrammed letter color and back color (currently called Walnut) to a fall orange that matched our wedding colors. They also changed the monogram location so that our wording could be: Line 1: Together with their families Line 2: monogram Line 3-5: our full names... and do on. They completely customized this design, which I didn't think was possible when I went to personalize it. I am very happy with this design!"
"This card was great. I got the purple samples.. Perfect for a vintage wedding. The color was light and airy and very romantic. Still didn't hit the spot for me, though. Still very lovely."


text: With rich layers of color and a minimalist's restraint, California artist Suzie Buchholz captures what she calls "small moments of joy." This oil painting channels the feeling of wisdom and comfort carried within the thick walls of old Roman houses, which have nurtured and protected their inhabitants for centuries. By layering paint on canvas, adding and scraping away, Buchholz portrays that ancient energy.


text:
|Carrollton, GA
|High School:
|Carrollton HS
2010 (Freshman) – Played in 25 games, starting in 23 while logging 30 minutes of playing time…averaged 14 points, seven rebounds as a true freshman…named Moe's Athlete of the Week during the week of Nov. 30 after averaging 16 points, posting 43.8-percent from behind the arc, and 83.3-percent from the free throw line…received Third-team All-Conference honors and named NGCSU Thanksgiving Tournament Most Valuable Player…named Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year.
High School – Played for head coach Shon Thomaston at Carrollton High School...named First-Team All-Region, First-Team All-State, and First-Team All-Area during senior season...earned Most Valuable Offensive Player award, Most improved, and holds the school record for most points in a game...named team's Most Valuable Player...led Carrollton High School the program's first-ever state championship in 2009 with a record of 32-2...averaged 17.0 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game during senior season and was named Atlanta Journal Constitution and GSWA First-Team All-State.
Personal – Born on October 23, 1990...daughter of Maurice and Cheryl Henry...majoring in Political Science.


text:
|Found 5 Cookbooks
|Revise this Search New Search
Cooking with THE HOLMES SISTERS Volume 1 "As seen on 3ABN"by 3sisters Collaboration of Vegan delicious Recipes shared among sisters. We are so happy to share the fun recipes that makes us r..
Cost: $7.99
Eat Dessert First!by wbmodder Life is better with dessert. I confess, it's my absolute favorite thing to make. In this cookbook, you will find 42 of m..
Cost: $4.99
Vegan Eats!by leslieinman Hello, and thank you for purchasing VEGAN EATS! All little bit about myself ... My name is Leslie Inman. I am a profes..
Cost: $9.99
The Lizz Delicious Cookbook Vol. 1by lizzdelicious A vegan cookbook for all, this collection of 45 easy to make recipes were created by author Lizz Clements for her blog, ..
Cost: FREE
Family and Friends Starter CookBookby mike21 This cookbook has been made to show the world what friends and family can do together, what food they can make and what ..
Cost: $0.99


text:
Unfortunately, your access has now expired. But there's good news—by subscribing today, you will receive 22 issues of Booklist magazine, 4 issues of Book Links, and single-login access to Booklist Online and over 160,000 reviews.
Your access to Booklist Online has expired. If you still subscribe to the print magazine, please proceed to your profile page and check your subscriber number against a current magazine mailing label. (If your print subscription has lapsed, you will need to renew.)
You must be logged in to read full text of reviews.
> Logged-in users can make lists, save searches, e-mail, and more!
> Click My Profile to create a username & password
> Try a free trial or subscribe today
April 15 2014 BOOKLIST
April 2014
Find more Notable Books
This list has been compiled for use by the general reader and by librarians who work with adults. The Notable Books Council, ALA Reference and User Services Association, has selected the titles for their significant contribution to the expansion of knowledge or for the pleasure they can provide to adult readers. All titles were published in 2012.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity. By Katherine Boo. Random, $28 (9781400067558).
Documents the lives of the slum dwellers of Annawadi, whose work as garbage pickers barely keeps them alive.
Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars. By Paul Ingrassia. Simon & Schuster, $30 (9781451640632).
From the Model T to the Prius, we are what we drive.
Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats. By Kristen Iversen. Crown, $25 (9780307955630).
The personal story and public politics of life beside plutonium triggers.
Leonardo and the Last Supper. By Ross King. Walker, $28 (9780802717054).
Think you know everything about da Vinci and his masterpiece? An enlightening and entertaining treatment of an iconic subject.
The Ocean of Life: The Fate of Man and the Sea. By Callum Roberts. Viking, $30 (9780670023547).
Sail and swim through our threatened waters toward ideas for creating a sustainable future.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. By Susan Cain. Crown, $26 (9780307352149).
Compelling arguments for why we should turn down the volume.
Shooting Victoria: Madness, Mayhem, and the Rebirth of the British Monarchy. By Paul Thomas Murphy. Pegasus, $35 (9781605983547).
Queen—8; assassins—0.
Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis. By Timothy Egan. Houghton, $28 (9780618969029).
Illuminates one man's quest to document and preserve the culture of indigenous American tribes.
Some of My Best Friends Are Black: The Strange Story of Integration in America. By Tanner Colby. Viking, $27.95 (9780670023714).
Answering a simple question uncovers the surprisingly complex roots of contemporary segregation.
Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe. By George Dyson. Pantheon, $29.95 (9780375422775).
The story of the eccentric personalities whose work in Los Alamos and Princeton initiated the modern era.
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? By Jeanette Winterson. Grove, $25 (9780802120106).
Religion, sex, class, libraries, politics, madness, art—the memoir of a young woman discovering the sanctuary of literature.
Why Does the World Exist? An Existential Detective Story. By Jim Holt. Norton/Liveright, $27.95 (9780871404091).
Why something instead of nothing?
Battleborn. By Claire Vaye Watkins. Riverhead, $25.95 (9781594488252).
The aching beauty of Nevada from the mid-1800s to the present is depicted in these nuanced and elegant stories.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. By Ben Fountain. Ecco, $25.99 (9780060885595).
Bravo Squad was caught live on camera in a firefight. Now temporarily stateside, they are being exploited in a hyped-up victory tour.
Canada. By Richard Ford. Ecco, $26.99 (9780061692048).
The twin teenage children of once-upstanding citizens who rob a bank are left to fend for themselves. The murders come later, in Saskatchewan.
The Dog Stars. By Peter Heller. Knopf, $24.95 (9780307959942).
A man, his dog, his airplane, and a will to survive in postapocalyptic Colorado.
Half-Blood Blues
. By Esi Edugyan. Picador, paper, $15 (9781250012708).
Two aging African American musicians return to Berlin to find their friend, a jazz trumpeter arrested in Nazi-occupied France.
The Headmaster's Wager. By Vincent Lam. Crown/Hogarth, $25 (9780307986467).
A Hologram for the King. By Dave Eggers. McSweeney's, $25 (9781936365746).
In a nod to Godot, an American salesman is in Saudi Arabia to close a deal that may salvage his way of life.
One Last Thing before I Go. By Jonathan Tropper. Dutton, $26.95 (9780525952367).
No one can understand how Silver has made such a mess of his life. Can he fix it before the clock runs out?
The Orphan Master's Son. By Adam Johnson. Random, $26 (9780812992793).
In a surreal sortie to a world of fabricated reality, Pak Jun Do is forced to become many people by the North Korean government.
The Round House. By Louise Erdrich. Harper, $26.99 (9780062065247).
This Is How You Lose Her. By Junot Díaz. Riverhead, $26.95 (9781594487361).
Yunior, a smooth-talking Dominican, explores the complexity of love, fidelity, and cultural identity in these inventive, uncompromising stories.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. By Rachel Joyce. Random, $25 (9780812993295).
Delivering a letter to a dying friend becomes a 500-mile journey of reflection and redemption.
Inferno. By Dante Alighieri. Tr. by Mary Jo Bang. Illus. by Hank Drescher. Graywolf, $35 (9781555976194).
A rollicking, contemporary trip through the underworld.
Stag's Leap. By Sharon Olds. Knopf, $26.95 (9780307959904).
An arc of verses that touches the raw nerve of betrayal, lost love, forgiveness, healing, and finding peace.


text:
Jump to: Page Content, Section Navigation, Site Navigation, Site Search, Account Information, or Site Tools.
Sci. Signal., 6 November 2012
Science Signaling Podcast: 6 November 2012
Participants: Michael A. Frohman and Annalisa M. VanHook
A conversation about a Research Article published in the 6 November 2012 issue of Science Signaling.
Highlighted article:
Q. Chen, T. Hongu, T. Sato, Y. Zhang, W. Ali, J.-A. Cavallo, A. van der Velden, H. Tian, G. Di Paolo, B. Nieswandt, Y. Kanaho, M. A. Frohman, Key Roles for the Lipid Signaling Enzyme Phospholipase D1 in the Tumor Microenvironment During Tumor Angiogenesis and Metastasis. Sci. Signal. 5, ra79 (2012).
Length: 14 minutes
File size: 8.2 MB
Listen to Podcast | Podcast RSS Feed | Featured Research Article
Science Signaling. ISSN 1937-9145 (online), 1945-0877 (print). Pre-2008: Science's STKE. ISSN 1525-8882


text:
ORILLIA - Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is upping the number of cataract surgeries it performs as it works to shorten wait times.
"We are trying to meet the demand, and we are certainly trying to bring our wait time down," said spokesperson Terry Dyni.
In 2011/2012, the local hospital performed 1,150 cataract surgeries.
"In this fiscal year that we are in right now, 2012/2013, we are projecting that we will do 1,329 cataract surgeries," Dyni added.
The higher volumes are being made possible through a combination of factors.
"A lot of it is utilization, how you schedule them and how you utilize the time that's needed in the facility," Dyni said. "You have to coordinate that with physician availability."
Dyni was speaking with Orillia Today after being made aware of a press release from the Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, who claimed Huntsville District Memorial Hospital was ending its cataract program – a claim the group later acknowledged was made in error.
The organization apologized a week after issuing a release that suggested cataract patients at Orillia's hospital would face longer wait times due to an overflow from the Muskoka area.
"Although cataract surgery volumes are being reduced across the province, resulting in closures and interruptions to cataract programs, Huntsville Hospital did not announce the closure of their program, and their program continues to operate," the group said.
An official with Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare said funding for cataract procedures at its hospitals would allow for a larger number of surgeries this year.
"Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has not issued any statement or announcement of any closure of the cataract program at either of its hospital sites," CEO Natalie Bubela responded in a statement. "(MAHC) continues to perform cataract surgeries as per the volume funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is grateful for having the volume increased from an initial 409 cataracts to a total of 622 for the 2012/2013 fiscal year."


text:
Molly Reyna has been with Children's National Medical Center for just over seven years. She is the Executive Director of Telehealth and Videoconferencing Services. She and her team support the idea of "care at a distance" by videoconferencing pediatric cases, broadcasting, and recording clinical education trainings and medical conferences to healthcare professionals throughout the region, nation, and the world.
Video technology allows Children's National to broaden its reach by sharing ideas and learning about the latest techniques and technology with physicians and medical experts around the world with videoconferencing capabilities.
"I enjoy working at Children's National because it allows me to be creative," said Molly. "We help advocate for children's health through regional, national, and international partnerships. No two days are exactly the same for me."
One of Molly's best experiences during her career at Children's National was working to establish a Telehealth program in Morocco. She says, "Working with visionaries every day is amazing."
Molly and her team set up education and Telemedicine support for the National Institute of Health Administration in Rabat, Morocco, as well as Rabat Children's Hospital and Marrakech Faculty of Medicine. Molly and her team's expertise and dedication to strategic planning allows them to harness today's best technologies and practices to provide a variety of services including project management, coordination, technical design, and support.
Molly also impacts patient care by eliminating the distance between patients to physicians, through video technologies, that they wouldn't otherwise have access to. Quality pediatric care can be brought closer to patients regardless of where they live.
Children's National has been using telemedicine for more than 10 years, providing more than 8,000 consultations, referrals, and second opinions in the area of cardiology, neurology, radiology, neonatology, surgery, and genetics.
She says, "I hope that I've increased Children's reach through telemedicine. I've worked to integrate video technologies across clinical, administrative and educational areas, and bring an outstanding team of individuals to Children's in support of that."


text:
Farhan: The complete man
He is a writer, director, actor and a singer. Here's a look at Farhan Akhtar, the complete man over the years.
Farhan poses with Ritesh and Anil Kapoor.
1 / 30
Yahoo India Movies
Mon 9 Jan, 2012 12:43 PM IST
Latest Galleries
Sunny Leone's costly Tamil debut
10 photos
Amitabh Bachchan set for a solo hit
23 photos
'Bombay Velvet' wrap-up party
7 photos
National Film Awards: And the winners ar …
28 photos
Arjun and Alia busy with '2 States' …
9 photos
Rajeev Khandelwal in a Barjatya film
8 photos
Rare photos of Lara Dutta
9 photos
Prem Chopra is 'a happy villain'
24 photos
Sunil Grover desperate for publicity
9 photos
This Rani comes with a revolver
7 photos
Sushmita Sen on 'Comedy Nights with …
12 photos
Top Bollywood kisses
6 photos
Tiger Shroff: The new superstar
20 photos
What you didn't know about 'Titanic'
14 photos
Spotted: Celebrities at Ekta's success …
32 photos
Kangana Ranaut is set to have a blast at …
8 photos


text:
The name's Jacquie.. or Jac. I am a 22 year old student with an amazing girlfriend ;D<3 I really just re-blog a lot of things that I think look cool, interest me or that I like with the random posts of something I am doing, eating or my pets. I hope you all enjoy... :D
At Bass Pro Shop (Taken with instagram)


text:
Former Gators running back Chris Rainey was arrested Thursday and charged with simple battery during a dispute with his girlfriend over a cell phone.
Later in the day, Rainey, 24, was waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"Under the circumstances and due to this conduct, Chris will no longer be a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers," Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said.
A Gainesville Police Department statement said Rainey allegedly struck the woman in the face with an open hand, and then chased her down when she ran away.
He is currently in the Alachua County Jail.
The GPD released the following statment detailing Thursday's incident:
"At approximately 8:26am on January 10th, 2013, the Gainesville Police Department received a 911 call from a witness that reported a male subject and a female subject involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical.
"Officers arrived and identified Christopher J. Rainey as the male involved. Witnesses told officers that Rainey and the victim got into an argument over Rainey's cellphone. The female victim entered the vehicle of Rainey's roommate, and Rainey confronted her on the passenger side of the vehicle, and began pulling her out of the vehicle.
"Witnesses then observed Rainey slap the victim across the face with an open hand. Both Rainey and the female victim then fell to the ground. The victim was able to run away, but Rainey chased after her because his cellphone was in a bag the victim was carrying. Rainey grabbed the bag again, and they both fell to the ground again. Neither party suffered visible injuries from the encounter. Multiple witnesses confirmed the incident.
"The investigation revealed that Rainey and the female victim have been in a dating relationship for approximately nine months. Rainey was ultimately arrested by the Gainesville Police Department and charged with one count of Simple Battery (Dating Violence.) Rainey was transported to the Alachua County Jail for booking."
Rainey also was arrested for domestic violence in September of 2010 when he sent a text message to another girlfriend that read, "Time to Die ..." He was charged with third-degree aggravated felony stalking and received six months probation.
Coach Urban Meyer immediately dismissed Rainey from the team, but the next month reinstated him.
Pittsburgh selected Rainey, a native of Lakeland, in the fifth round in last April's draft. He finished with 102 rushing yards and two touchdowns and 14 receptions for 60 yards. Rainey also averaged 26.5 yards on 39 kickoff returns.
During four seasons at Florida, Rainey had 2,464 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 69 catches for 795 yards and six scores. He also holds the career record with four blocked kicks.Email Edgar Thompson at email@example.com. Read the Swamp Things blog at www.orlandosentinel.com/swampthings. Follow our UF coverage on Twitter @osgators.


text:
Search RMU.edu
Academic Programs
Financial Aid
Life at RMU
Career Services
Honors Program
Student Engagement Transcript
Walking Tour of RMU
Master's Programs
Doctoral Programs
Financial Aid
Career Services
Academic Programs
Online Experience
Connect with RMU
Degrees & Majors
Office of the Provost
Academic Calendar
Changing Lives
The Program
The Stories
The Impact
The Campaign
The RMU Experience
Supporting RMU
Changing Lives, Building Futures
President's Council
Leadership Giving
Annual Giving
Impact of Giving
2011-12 Donor Report
Ways of Giving
1921 Club
Give Now!
Planned Giving
Your Network
Career Help
Foundations Online
Stay Connected
Share Your News
Golden Colonials
Women of RMU
About RMU
Office of the President
RMU's History & Heritage
Fast Facts
Campuses and Other Facilities
Accreditations & Outcomes
Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
Academic Research Centers
Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Walking Tour of RMU
RMU Coach's Show
1921 Club
Faculty & Staff
Current Students
ABET Accreditation
Board of Visitors
Dean's Message
Department of Engineering
Engineering at RMU
Engineering Self Study Documents
Department of Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Department of Science
Environmental Sustainability
Student Profile
Welcome Message From Dr. Kalevitch!
Grants & Awards
Meet the Dean
Program Advisory Committees
Research & Outreach Center
About SEMS-ROC
Engineering Laboratories
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Science Laboratories
SEMS-ROC Team
SEMS News
Teacher Certification
What Sets Us Apart?
What Students Say
Allyson Vignone
Ryan Hendrickson
Tia Gaston
Department of Mathematics
Actuarial Science
Meet the Actuarial Students
Department of Mathematics
Academic Administration and Staff
Faculty Directory
Schedule of Courses
Applied Mathematics (BA)
Actuarial Science (BS)
Applied Mathematics (BS)
Mathematics (Minor)
Instructional Leadership (MS)
Actuarial Science
RMU Advantage for Actuarial Science
Meet the Actuarial Faculty
Meet the Actuarial Students
Actuarial Career Day
Actuarial Science Club
Actuarial Science Student & Alumni Dinner
Actuarial Science Scholarships
Meet the Actuarial Students
For the 2011-2012 school year, 112 students are registered in the Actuarial Science Program. The program at Robert Morris University helps students to prepare for SOA and CAS exams and prepares students for a career as an actuary.
Read the
Spring 2012 edition of
, RMU's Actuarial Science newsletter, for the latest information on students and faculty.
Here is what our students have to say about RMU's Actuarial Science Program:
Brad Perciavalle
I'm a senior actuarial science major here at RMU. I've loved math my entire life, and the opportunity to use complex ideas in a practical application is what really drove me to become an actuary. So far, I've completed Exam P and FM. I also had the opportunity to intern at Highmark for a semester and a summer.
Looking back at my time here, I am very glad that I chose to go to RMU. The program has great, quality professors who really care about student progress. With the program being certified by the SOA as a Center for Actuarial Excellence, I know that my degree means something in the professional world.
For me, the size of RMU was also an advantage, not only for the actuarial science program, but for campus life in general. It allowed me to participate in a variety of activities over the years such as being in the marching band, choir, and the fife and drum corps as well as being an RA.
Alicia Carter
RMU's actuarial science program has not only helped me to prepare for actuarial exams, but it has been extremely helpful in preparing me for interviews and for working in the actuarial field. I have also gotten to know the actuarial professors, who are easy to talk to and always available to help with your classes and for preparing for interviews.
I passed Exam P during my freshman year, which helped me to get an internship for the summer after my sophomore year at Nationwide Financial in Columbus, OH. I interned at Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati, OH, after my junior year. I graduated in May 2012 having passed four actuarial exams and will be starting a full time position at Nationwide.
While at RMU, I studied abroad in Ireland the summer at my freshman year, and I have also regularly volunteered at Network of Hope, an after-school program for kids.
Besart Stavileci
I chose Robert Morris University because it has an excellent Actuarial Science program in a small campus. From day one, there was a clear idea of what my academic experience (exam progress, coursework, and internship possibilities) would be. It is a great feeling to be on track!
I have passed exams P and FM, and I have had two internships. It is relatively easy to both pass exams and acquire internships, as well as have fun with the help that the program and the professors offer. Additionally, the small group of students in the program will be your best friends and motivators throughout the four years.
I have an extensive history of campus involvement. I used to be a math tutor on camps, and the president of Carpe Mundum Student Organization. I have been a Resident Assistant for three years and am currently the president of the senior class. Did I mention that they brew fantastic coffee at Romo's cafe?
Christina O'Neal
As a senior, I can honestly say that the Actuarial Science Program at Robert Morris University has provided me with all the essential skills necessary to be an actuary. With the help and support of the professors and staff, I passed Exams P and FM, completed a ten month internship at Towers Watson in Pittsburgh, and found a full-time job with The Hartford in Sinsbury, Connecticut.
Over the years, I have been involved in numerous activities: President of the Actuarial Science Club, former Treasurer of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Catholic Campus Ministry, and the Honors Program. I also worked as the Mathematical Assistant for the Actuarial Science Department where I developed the base for the actuarial web pages.
Jaclyn Bosiljevac
The Actuarial Science program here at Robert Morris is truly exceptional. The professors here go above and beyond to help us accomplish our goals. Currently, I am a junior and have passed exams P, FM, and MFE. I will be sitting for exam MLC this upcoming May. I began interning at Buck Consultants (Pittsburgh, PA) the spring semester of my sophomore year and am currently there. This summer I will be interning at Nationwide Financial (Columbus, OH).
The program has challenged me to push myself and reach great goals. It takes great determination, but with dedication, the Robert Morris actuarial program will surely prepare you to become an outstanding actuary. Whenever I have a difficulty, the professors are approachable and always willing to lend a hand.
When I am not studying or at my internship, I find time to still be involved in Catholic Campus Ministry, the Honors program, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I am also the secretary of Alpha Chi, and was on the Women's Varsity Rowing team for a year.
Joseph Douglas
I chose to attend Robert Morris University for the excellent actuarial program and I cannot imagine being anywhere else. The program is very exam focused, which translates directly into nearly ever course you take. It is easy to see the rewards of your studies, as opposed to some long term goal. The professors are amazing and really do their best to accommodate any needs you may have. (Whether it is helping with a homework problem you may not understand, or giving you advice for interviews, they always do their best to help students.) Though RMU is a small school, and the actuarial program (though growing) is smaller as well it has still managed to receive SOA recognition as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. (1 of 23 schools worldwide with this designation).
I am currently in the middle of my junior year and have passed Exam P, and will be sitting for Exam FM in the coming months. This summer I will be interning at Aetna and I have also accepted an offer to intern at Buck Consultants in the fall. I am a Resident Assistant on campus, as well as member of the university Honors Program, Actuarial Science Club, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Balancing coursework, exam prep, resident assistant duties, and extracurricular activities is a challenge. However, I can easily say I am a better person through all my experiences at RMU. It has been a difficult, but very fulfilling three years and I would not trade the experience for anything.
Callen Oster
I am a sophomore actuarial science major with a minor in computer information systems here at Robert Morris University. I have now passed the actuarial exams P and FM. I am excited to begin my first internship this summer (2012) with Towers Watson. The position will be in actuarial pensions consulting.
On campus I am involved in the Robert Morris University Honors Program, the C3 (a volunteer group aimed at revitalizing the local city of Coraopolis), and the Coalition for Christian Outreach.
The actuarial program here at Robert Morris has been an essential part of my success at passing exams and getting an internship for the summer. Other students within the program set the bar for success and on-campus leadership.
I enjoy the classes taught by actuarial professors with years of teaching experience as well as experience in the pensions, life insurance, and health insurance fields. The professors do not hesitate to talk with you whether it is about class or career advice.
Michael Holcomb
I am currently in my second year at RMU. With the help of my professors and fellow classmates, I've passed two exams and hope to be sitting for my third soon. I also have an internship position this summer at Coventry Health Care in Harrisburg, PA.
I feel that RMU's nationally recognized program is an excellent help to students in many ways. The professors are very easy to reach and they are a great resource for academic work, as well as career planning. The classes here, while challenging, truly prepare you for work after college.
Aside from classes, there are plenty of ways to get involved on campus. As vice president of both Student Government Association and Honors Student Advisory Committee, I can safely say there are plenty of fun (and usually free) activities and events throughout the entire year. The student community is an important part of what makes RMU such an enjoyable place.
Katelyn Scott
As a freshman at Robert Morris University, I can already affirm that the Actuarial Science program here is outstanding. In the fall, I had the privilege to meet and receive valuable information from possible future employers through the career fair. My passion for math and solving complex problems is what drove me to purse this constantly growing field. I will be taking my first actuarial exam, Exam P, this summer. I am a member of the Division I Women's Ice Hockey team, the Actuarial Science Club, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I am able to balance the rigorous demands of being a student-athlete because the professors here have been particularly understanding in working with my hockey schedule to enable me to take all the classes I need and to make up any work that I miss while my team is on the road. The professors are extremely helpful and go out of their way to better prepare you for a career as an actuary.
Maps & Directions
Employment at RMU
Contact Us
6001 University Blvd. Moon Township, PA15108
© 1995 – 2011 Robert Morris University. All rights reserved.
Stay Connected with RMU
Sign in
Recent Site Activity
Report Abuse
Print Page
Powered By
Google Sites


text:
Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Holy Trinity Church) is located near Schloss Mirabell in Salzburg, Austria.
The church was constructed in 1694 by Salzburg's Baroque master Fischer von Erlach. With a marble facade and twin towers, the exterior is considered a fine example of the unexaggerated Baroque style. Inside there is a fresco by Johann Michael Rottmayr.
Photo Tjflex2.


text:
Friday, March 15, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, March 15, 2013:
This year you communicate with precision because you want others to receive your message. Unfortunately, you can't control others' responses; however, you can clarify and confirm that they understand you. If you are single, you might meet someone in a class or by participating in some other mind-opening experience. If you are attached, a conversation will reveal that the two of you need to revive a goal. Enjoy manifesting more of your life wishes together. TAURUS not only is stubborn, but he or she also can be rigid.
Read more of this story and more!
7-Day Subscribers have FREE access to everything on rep-am.com and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE to register and activate your access,.
Not a subscriber?
You can purchase a single-day subscription for only $0.75 to read this and access all of our content and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE purchase a single day subscription.
Become an electronic subscriber to the Republican-American for only $8 a month. CLICK HERE.
Follow Us


text:
'); } -->
2 bed, 2.00 full bath. This property is Real Estate Owned, or REO. The property was foreclosed and repossessed by a lenderMore info
2 bed, 1 full bath. Great lovation for first time home buyer or investor. Home has new stove, lots of cabinets, fresh pMore info
4 bed, 4 full bath. ALERT ! These units don't come on the market often! Walk/bike to NCSU and/or CAT/Wolfline. 1 mile.More info
3 bed, 2 full bath, 1 half bath. Superbly built-and it shows-TH in exclusive Westlake Reserve. Granite countertops, hardwoods,DacorMore info
2 bed, 2 full bath. End unit condo with back deck and small fenced yard. Fireplace in the living room. Large dining areMore info
2 bed, 2 full bath. Location Location Location! Sought after Bishops Park condo on corner in move in condition. DecoratMore info
2 bed, 2 full bath.More info
2 bed, 2 full bath. Beautiful 1st floor condo in prestigious Brier Creek; spacious open layout boasts foyer w/ tray ceiMore info
4 bed, 4 full bath. Great Investment Property, close to Universities. 4 bed 4 bath, this was owner occupied will be vacMore info
4 bed, 4 full bath. Fully rented, great unit! 4 residents, 3 currently through 6/30 at $1235 a month, 1 through 7/31 paMore info


text:
|MPG City/Highway:
|26 - 27 / 34
|Base Standard Equipment
|Mechanical & Performance Standard Features
|1.8-liter, DOHC in-line 16-valve 4-cylinder engine - With Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-I), aluminum alloy block and head
|Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
|Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
|Unitized body
|Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
|Torsion beam rear suspension with rear stabilizer bar
|Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
|Power-assisted ventilated 10.7-in. front disc brakes; 9-in. rear drum brakes and Star Safety System
|Exterior Standard Equipment
|Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
|Color-keyed front grille surround with chrome accents
|Chrome rear license plate garnish
|Color-keyed outside door handles
|In-glass AM/FM antenna
|Interior Standard Equipment
|Air conditioning with air filter
|Multi-Information Display - With outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, average speed and trip distance
|Fabric-trimmed 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
|Power windows - With driver-side auto-down feature
|Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system - With lock, unlock, trunk release, panic and remote illuminated entry features
|Multi-information display - With outside temperature, instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, average speed and travel distance
|Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release functions, and remote illuminated entry
|Power windows with driver-side auto down
|Rear window defogger with timer
|Power door locks - (with shift-linked automatic locking feature on automatic transmission models only)
|Day/night rearview mirror
|Center console with storage compartment
|Passenger-side dual glove compartment
|One 12V auxiliary power outlet
|Front maplights
|Front- and rear-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders
|Two front and two rear cup holders
|Digital clock
|Safety & Security Standard Features
|Star Safety System - Includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). At speeds greater than five miles per hour, when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are then applied firmly for longer than one-half second, Smart Stop Technology is designed to help the driver bring the vehicle to a stop.
|Six airbags - Includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags
|Driver and front passenger active headrests
|3-point seatbelts for all seating positions - Driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger belts
|Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
|LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) - Includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
|Child-protector rear door locks
|Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
|Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams
|Head-impact protection structure
|High-tensile-strength steel body panels
|Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
|Engine immobilizer
|Warranty Standard Features
|Comprehensive Limited Warranty - 3 years/36,000 miles
|Powertrain Limited Warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles
|Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty - 5 years/Unlimited miles
|Toyota Care - Complimentary maintenance plan with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, every new Toyota will be covered for all normal factory scheduled service, as well as 24/7 roadside assistance


text:
The Black Hawk
ePub eBook | $7.99 | add to cart | view cart
ISBN 9781101545577 | 336 pages | 01 Nov 2011 | Berkley | 18 - AND UP
Additional Formats:
Summary of The Black Hawk Summary of The Black Hawk Reviews for The Black Hawk An Excerpt from The Black Hawk
He is her enemy.
He is her lover.
He is her only hope.
Someone is stalking French agent Justine DeCabrillac through London's gray streets. Under cover of the rain, the assassin strikes--and Justine staggers to the door of the one man who can save her. The man she once loved. The man she hated. Adrian Hawkhurst.
Adrian wanted the treacherous beauty known as "Owl" back in his bed, but not wounded and clinging to life. Now, as he helps her heal, the two must learn to trust each other to confront the hidden menace that's trying to kill them--and survive long enough to explore the passion simmering between them once again.
-"All About Romance"
Sign Up
To keep up-to-date, input your email address, and we will contact you on publication
Please alert me via email when:


text:
Get more out of your Vacation in the Dominican Republic
A Vacation that brings more to you and to the local people…
Pay less money on your Holiday, stay in our comfortable rustic apartments,do some activities directly with the Dominican and Haitians. Wifi internet, equipped kitchen,etc
Get the same fantastic touristic excursions offered on the North Coast and book directly with local people ( you will also get a better price!) Swim in our natural pool, Munoz river. (Beach is close to our Domain)
We are here at SuncampDR to receive you personaaly and guide you for a memorable and rewarding vacation. Leave your footprint and you will go home making a step forward...in many senses...
What is our secret? We present to you the opportunity to live a human experience. We grow just by being in contact with the happy local community, despite their very basic conditions. You get privileges that are not accessible to the regular tourist. Interesting interactions with the locals on daily activities and outings will make you discover another side of the story. You are not just a visitor, you are immersed in the real Dominican Republic. You will also find a unique experience among the guests at Suncampdr...friendship that continues long after your visit to the island! Welcome!
Property Details
Property Type: Apartment
Floor: 1
Size: 6m² / 64ft²
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Number of Rooms: 1
Bed Types: 2x 1x 1x
Security Deposit: No What's this?
Processing/Misc Charges: No
Tax: No
Min Stay: 1 night
Max Guests: 2
Smoking Allowed: Yes
Children Friendly: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Check In / Out: 15:00 / 15:00
Cleaning: 20 pesos per pound of clothe (Optional)
Airport pickup: 30 pesos to Puerto Plata and beach
Misc Charges: US$30
- Bed Linen & Towels
- Kitchen
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
- Cable TV
- Parking Included
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Free Cleaning
- Wheelchair Access
- Pool
- Gym
- Breakfast
- Elevator
- Doorman
- Balcony
- Outdoor Space
Why Roomorama?
A Big Family
We have more than 120,000 professionally managed properties worldwide.
Secure Online Bookings
Manage your bookings safely.
Sign up today for your free account.
Guest Reviews
100% real reviews from real guests.
24/7 Customer Service
We are there for you any time, anywhere.
Enjoy exclusive discounts on activities and services.


text:
Students: Get Ready to Blast Off and Explore Space During EAA Space Week on April 27-29 & May 2-4
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (April 4, 2011) — Educators have the opportunity to introduce students in grades 3-8 to the wonders of space exploration during EAA Space Week from April 27-29 and May 2-4 at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh.
Each educational activity will introduce students to the science and wonder of space exploration daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., including:
- Fizzing Rockets (grades 3-5): During this activity, students experiment with Newton's Third Law, discover all of the parts that make up a rocket, and construct and launch their very own fizzing rocket.
- Voyage to the Moon (grades 3-8): Students participate in activities provided by Space Explorers focusing on the moon. Activities include a NASA Design Squad Challenge designed to measure how craters are formed on the moon, and an experiment that enables students to calculate how far they would be able to jump on the moon. Each participating teacher receives access to the Space Explorers website and programs for 12 months.
- Compressed Air Rockets (grades 6-8): In this outdoor activity, students working in teams of two, design, build, and launch a Compressed Air Rocket vehicle consisting of a 20 oz. soda bottle to protect an "Eggstronaut" from the perils of reentry. The ultimate test will be to see whose "Eggstronaut" survives the blast-off. This activity provides an up-close view of the EAA multimedia space exhibit, which includes a full-size reproduction of SpaceShipOne. In case of inclement weather, the Compressed Air Rocket activity will be replaced by "Houston, We May Have An Omelet" activity.
"Students will enjoy learning about space exploration in the setting that EAA's Space Week provides," said Bob Campbell, EAA's Manager of Museum Operations and Resident Education. "These activities will inspire students to be creative and innovative, which they apply in their science work as well as other areas of study."
Cost of each activity is $5.25 per student. For more information and to make class reservations, call (920) 426-6880 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Highway 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EAA members receive free museum admission year-round. For more information, call the EAA AirVenture Museum at (920) 426-6108 or visit www.airventuremuseum.org.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Images of the previous Space Week activities are available at EAA's FTP website:
http://media.eaa.org Username: eaamedia Password: airventure2011


text:
ERZ10730 In Stock
Spring is always here with these sterling silver and cz flowery stud earrings. Have fun with these light and delicate daisy earrings that can be worn during any occasion. These earrings feature six 1mm cz stones which are the right size for any age group. Make these petite daisy earrings your new item in your collection.
Eve's Addiction.com wants you to be a happy customer. We want you to be completely satisfied with the sterling silver jewelry that you receive from us, as we only sell high quality silver and cubic zirconia cz jewelry. We do understand that you may not like your purchase for some reason.
You may return or exchange your jewelry within 60 days of purchase if you are not satisfied with it. The jewelry must be returned in its original condition for a refund or exchange. Engraved items, personalized items and clearance sale items are not returnable or exchangeable. To return jewelry to EvesAddiction.com, please follow the steps at the following link.


text:
The hotel offers amenities like one meeting/conference room, restaurant(s) in hotel, room service, safe-deposit box at front desk, spa tub, and swimming pool - indoor .
The hotel rooms include refrigerator, iron/ironing board, TV, rollaway beds available, cable TV service, ESPN, and HBO .
|Check-in Policy
|Check-out Policy
|# Of Rooms
|# Of Floors
Libertador Palacio Del Inca
.Peru, Peru Hotels & Resorts
One of the worldÂs most mystical destinations, Cusco boasts archaeological wealth and majestic Incan and Spanish architecture. ...
US $205 Per Night
Sonesta Posada Del Inca Cusco
.Peru, Peru Hotels & Resorts
Located just one block away from the beautiful main square, the Sonesta Posada Del Inca Cusco provides first class accommodation and traditional Peruvian ...
US $82 Per Night
Casa Andina Private Collection - Cusco
.Peru, Peru Hotels & Resorts
A beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 3 blocks from Cuscos Plaza de Armas, replete with authentic colonial character. ...
US $197 Per Night
Novotel Cusco
.Peru, Peru Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of the city, 3 blocks from Plaza De Armas and the cathedral and 5 blocks from the Koricancha Temple. The hotel is only 10 minutes ...
US $115 Per Night
Casa Andina Pc Valle Sagrado
.Peru, Peru Hotels & Resorts
The Sacred Valleys most complete hotel: a mountain chalet-styled retreat with panoramic Andes views from every room and every angle. On more than 8 landscaped ...
US $161 Per Night
Hotel Fundo San Jose Eco Lodge
.Peru, Peru Hotels & Resorts
Eco Lodge in the Central Forest is surrounded by forests and orange trees!...
US $58 Per Night
Banana's Adventure
.Peru, Peru Youth Hostels
Bananas is a safe, clean, quiet and very comfortable sun resort/hostel situated right across the Huacachina lagoon in Ica, Peru....
US $10 Per Night
Punta Hermosa Surf Hostel
.Peru, Peru Youth Hostels
Punta Hermosa Surf HostelAbout 45 minutes south of Lima is Punta Hermosa, a seaside village surrounde...
US $18 Per Night
Nylamp Wasi
.Peru, Peru Youth Hostels
A family owned house with 7 rooms for rent. Three with full size beds and two with four twin size includ...
US $25 Per Night
Hostel Del Barco
.Peru, Peru Youth Hostels
The hostel beatifull views of the Huacachina lagoon. It has swimming pool, bar, restaurant.Enjoy the Hu...
US $9 Per Night
.Peru, Peru Sight-Seeing Tours
Choquequirao Trek is the Second Machupicchcu in Cusco Area. Trekking recomendable form April to November...
Pongo De Mainique
Amazonas, Peru Sight-Seeing Tours
Pongo de Mainique So we make what we know with the absolute specialization and the professionalism....
Peruvian Hiking High Summit Peru Climbing Trekking
Ancash, Peru Hiking & Trekking
We are a travel agency and tourism in Peru. We specialize in adventure tourism, cultural and ecological. We specialize in organizing different types of adventure such as mountaineering, Trekking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Expeditions, local tours....
US $734 Per Night
Colca Canyon trek Arequipa -Per?
Arequipa, Peru Hiking & Trekking
A very nice trek into the canyon which includes the opportunity to visit all the small villages down at the canyon. You will have the great opportunity of fishing at the colca river and take a dip at the natural hot springs....
US $79 Per Night
2015 Dakar Tour
Chorrillos, Peru Auto Racing
The Rally Dakar Tour 2015 will be again in South America and one more time this part of the world will be part of the challenge and adventurous international off-road competition. For more information contact PERU ADVENTURE TOURS website....
Ecological Jungle Trips & Amazon Tours
Iquitos, Peru Tourism Center
ECOLOGICAL JUNGLE TRIPS is a beautiful haven, distributed in rooms based on double and triple, built and designed with materials of the forest clearly, We have a spacious dining room, and reception areas for Hammocks is a Basic by Night lighting is b...
Starting at US $95 Per Person
Rental Condo
Miraflores, Peru Vacation Rentals
Stunning condo with 1,200 sq.ft. is perfectly located in downtown of Miraflores,fully furnished, this home is turn key ready- just bring your suitcases. Balcony with a beautiful view, walking distance to everything, restaurants, banks,etc....
El Inti Backpacker Hostel
Puno, Peru Youth Hostels
THE INTI BACKPACKER HOSTEL offer comfortable rooms married, double, triples, quadruples and single with private bathroom and dorm for lonely travels. It has a familiar atmosphere, free kitchen, Wi-Fi, cafe-bar and travel agency....
Rates from US $7 Per Night
Furnished Apartment For Rent Lima Peru
Yurimaguas, Peru Vacation Rentals
2BEDROOM + 2 BATHROOMs. Nice cozy apartment nice location in and safe area, walking distance of markets, transportation and close to San Isidro,Lince and Magdalena, best area of Jesus Maria. Come and Enjoy our luxury, safe and cozy furnished apartme...
Pampa Hermosa Lodge
Amazonas, Peru Hotels & Resorts
Ofrecemos un Turismo de aventura en paseos exclusivos. Uno de los mayores atractivos es el Gallito de las Rocas, más de diez cataratas y la visita al Santuario Nacional de Pampa Hermosa. Una aventura exótica de vasta biodiversidad de Flora y Fauna....
Starting at US $100 Per Night
|Link Code


text:
the models I compared were the MA S1 & S2 to the B&W 602's and P Studio 40's.
For me (not being anything more than a casual listener) , I felt the MA's had a more detailed sound while still sounding laid back. I originally wanted S1 bookshelves but my wife hated the whioe speakers on a stand thing and forced me into the floorstanders. We also did not like the finishes available on the B&W 600 series. Another brand that caught our attention was Totem, but they were out of our price range.


text:
The Deep Portage Difference...
You sense it the moment you start down our 2-1/2 mile driveway. You have arrived at the region's finest full service environmental education/outdoor recreation center. Here before you lies Minnesota's largest outdoor classroom. Nearly ten square miles of rolling hills, pristine lakes and dense forests await your exploration. It's a quiet land of sandy glacial hills, where the majestic red pine grows and Orion shines with unparalleled clarity. At the end of the drive, nestled between a glacial ridge and Big Deep lake, is your home away from home -- the 54,000 square foot cedar and fieldstone Resource Heritage Center Lodge. Our friendly staff and home cooked meals make your stay an extraordinary experience.
In honor of our 40th anniversary, we are calling for submissions to The Spirit of Deep Portage, a short anthology of creative nonfiction, nature facts and personal illustrations about our conservation reserve.
Click here to learn more.


text:
Livesey spent 18 years with the Yankees from 1978 to 1995 and was involved in all phases of player development
and scouting. He spent his last four years with the Yankees as their Vice President of Player Development
and Scouting before being hired by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a Special Assistant the General Manager on September
25, 1995. He was also Tampa Bay's Director of Player Personnel during his tenure with the club.
The New England native also spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays as a Special Assistant to General Manager
J.P. Ricciardi in 2002 and 2003 before joining the Mets on December 3, 2003.
Livesey's son, Jeff, was Pittsburgh's Minor League Hitting Coordinator the last two seasons and has spent a total
of 10 years in the organization.
MSN Privacy
Advertise on MSN
About our ads
© 2014 Microsoft


text:
Topics :: LGBT travel
- 1 thru 10 of 196
- Next »
Michael Luongo's "Sensual Travels," Gay Erotica From Around the World
By David Toussaint | Wednesday Apr 16, 2014
Traveling and sex are as intertwined as the positions you and your foreign date discover together. Michael Luongo, a Pulitzer-prize nominee, edits the 20 stories exploring these themes in "Sensual Travel: The Best of Gay Erotica."
Glitter and Be Gay... in the U.K.!
By Matthew Wexler | Monday Apr 14, 2014
Whether you're looking to visit the Crown Jewels or present one to your betrothed, there are plenty of LGBT celebrations scheduled throughout the year where you can express your love or find a romance "across the pond."
"Bleisure" and "Honeyteering" :: Travel's Made-Up Words
By Beth J. Harpaz | Thursday Apr 10, 2014
Whatever you're doing on vacation, chances are there's a made-up word to describe it. Combine honeymoon and volunteering, you get honeyteering. Combine business and leisure, you get bleisure.
Summer of Love: Beyond London
By Matthew Wexler | Sunday Apr 6, 2014
Whether celebrating your honeymoon or a sexy singles weekend, Britain has a dazzling array of choices for LGBT travelers.
6th Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride: Profiles of Sunday's Entertainers
By Mike Halterman | Saturday Apr 5, 2014
The Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival will take place Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Here's who's on tap to provide the entertainment.
The British Wedding Invasion
By David Toussaint | Friday Mar 28, 2014
We all want to be queen for a day, and now that same-sex marriage has become legal, and sanctioned by her majesty (and Madge, no doubt), this is the perfect time for a UK wedding, honeymoon, or both.
A Women's Weekend in The Country: Vegan Style
By Winnie McCroy | Wednesday Mar 19, 2014
Kosmic Kitchen in partnership with Stonover Farm will host their second annual spring retreat for women, with a focus on healthy eating and wellness.
Spring Forward at 4 Off-the-Beaten-Path Spas
By Jill Gleeson | Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Get rubbed and buffed at four luxurious - and unexpected - spas that offer unique treatments and spectacular settings for a new season.
The Many Colors of Cancún
By David Perry | Sunday Mar 16, 2014
From white sands to white tequila, Cancún offers respite for travelers craving a tropical getaway with roots in ancient Mayan culture.
Romance Week: Now Hear Vancouver
By Kelsy Chauvin | Thursday Mar 13, 2014
Wedding bells are ringing and you're headed to Vancouver, which has enjoyed legal same-sex marriage since 2003. It's among Canada's most gay-proud cities, with an annual midsummer Pride festival drawing as many attendees as the entire citywide population.
- 1 thru 10 of 196
- Next »


text:
Four Tacoma schools have new computer kiosks designed to help families access school district information, including grades, attendance and homework assignments.
The kiosks have been installed at McCarver and Sherman elementary schools and at Baker and Mason middle schools. The pilot project is aimed at families who might not have a computer at home.
The project will run for a month, and district officials will then decide whether to expand the program.


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Regular $229.99Shipping Surcharge $7.50
Learn more.
Your next get-together will flow, thanks to this Cuisinart Private Reserve wine cellar.
Limit 5 per household.
Product Features:
- Electronic touchpad offers precise temperature control.
- Thermoelectric cooling system uses minimal power.
- Vibration-free, no-noise design keeps your kitchen quiet.
- Interior light and double-pane window let you see inside.
- Chrome racks hold eight 750ml or 1500ml bottles.
- Adjustable nonskid feet protect your countertop.
- Stainless steel finish complements any decor.
Product Care:
- Hand wash
- Manufacturer's 3-year limited warranty
Product Details:
- 20.7"H x 10.4"W x 17.4"D
- 8-bottle capacity
- Model no. CWC-800
Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may differ from those offered in Kohl's stores.


text:
A sartorial examination of the differences between the first season of Game of Thrones, and the first novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series
Confession that will shock absolutely nobody that knows me: I am a huge fantasy nerd. When I heard four and a half years ago that HBO was adapting George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, I became so excited about the idea of a weekly cable fantasy show, despite never having actually read the books. I tracked down the first four titles in the series, finishing them in record time to become well-versed enough in this fictional universe by the time the pilot episode of Game of Thrones premiered.
When turning x-thousand pages of text into a TV show, there are going to be some changes. Having had these books occupy my headspace before the show aired, I had very clear ideas of how things should look—specifically, the clothes. Martin describes a lot of elaborate doublets and gowns covered in jewels, which brought to my mind Elizabethan fashions. The show's costume designer Michele Clapton made a conscious decision to mix influences and silhouettes in way that didn't exist in the books. The showrunners wanted to make a world that was rooted in reality, so different eras were combined in such a way as to create something completely unique. But it wasn't enough for me to just watch these costumes on the screen—oh, no. As an obsessed fan that loves overanalyzing clothes, I had to pull out my books and figure out what a few differences in costume choices can mean for these characters.
"They dressed [Danaerys] in the wisps that Magister Ilyrio had brought up, and then the gown, a deep plum silk to bring out the violet in her eyes. The girls slid the gilded sandals onto her feet, while the old woman fixed a tiara in her hair, and slid golden bracelets encrusted with amethysts on her wrists. Last of all came the collar, a heavy golden torc emblazoned with ancient Vallyrian glyphs."
Martin's costume descriptions are typically pretty brief, so an outsider to the fandom would be forgiven for assuming he isn't a stickler to detail. (They would be proven wrong by his extensive depictions of meals alone—squirrel stew, anyone?). One thing he does manage to include, however, is references to jewels. Most of these are absent in the TV version, probably because the show spent all their budget on weapons and fake bloods, leaving little for realistic looking baubles. (Seriously, whoever had stock in Fake Blood Enterprises Inc. would be loaded off this show alone.) With little to go on regarding the silhouette, Clapton went with a style she called "Grecian," evident by the cut and draping. I'm mostly impressed that she was able to find a way to make a dress out of wisps. While plum it ain't, Danaerys looks like she could float away in a fog.
"Sansa was dressed beautifully that day, in a green gown that brought out the auburn of her hair, and she knew they were looking at her and smiling."
Sansa wears this dress for most of the show's first season. The coarseness of the fabric and details on the neck tend to be typical dress of the North of the Westeros (where she is from) compared to the South (the new home to which she is trying to adapt). Her season one wardrobe is, to me, a huge missed opportunity—Sansa is one of the few characters who cares about her clothes a lot, so her lack of costume changes, especially during major events, probably wouldn't fly with the character. A High Lord's daughter would absolutely have the money to get a few new fancy duds. In other words: way to cheat us out of some costume porn, TV show.
You'll notice that Sansa's sister Arya is also wearing her casual dress, pretty much the only dress she ever wears in the show beyond the pilot. Arya's clothing is rarely described in the first book, as she's usually dirty and dressed like a boy. Yet in this dress, her neck detailing is messier and more haphazard than her sister's, and she has cut off her dress's elaborate dagged sleeves, making it easier to run around and wield a sword. The girl's priorities are clear.
"[Ser Loras's] plate was intricately fashioned and enameled as a bouquet of a thousand different flowers, and his snow-white stallion was draped in a blanket of red and white roses. After each victory, Ser Loras would remove his helm and ride slowly around the fence, and finally pluck a single white rose from his blanket and toss it to some fair maid in the crowd."
This interpretation was not what I was expecting, though I say that not as a criticism. The flower motifs are still there, but they're way more elaborate than I had imagined, especially that helmet. When I watched this episode, I had to know: did real knights wear armour this elaborate and crazy for tournaments? Research tells me that yep, they absolutely did.
"The queen wore a high collared black silk gown, with a hundred red rubies sewn into her bodice, covering her from neck to bosom. They were cut in the shape of teardrops, as if the queen were weeping blood."
The show made a conscious decision not to have black be the colour of mourning in Westeros, despite it being so in the books. My theory is that they didn't want to confuse viewers with the Night's Watch, a military order that are only allowed to wear black. Sadly, the viewer got cheated out of seeing bloody teardrop rubies (which, not to be morbid, but DREAM FUNERAL ATTIRE).
Clapton has described Cersei's gowns as kimono-inspired, with a medieval cut, creating a sartorial fusion unique to this character. She is usually the only one who has her sleeves slashed in a way so that her arms are visible. The necklace here is interesting, because it's almost a Jazz Age-inspired piece, and wouldn't look out of place on a flapper.
"By the time he was dressed, his squire had laid out his armour, such that it was. Tyrion owned a fine suit of heavy plate, expertly crafted to fit his misshapen body. Alas, it was safe at Casterly Rock, and he was not. He had to make do with some oddments from Lord Lefford's wagons: mail hauberk and coif, a dead knight's gorget, lobstered greaves and gauntlets and pointed steel boots. Some of it was ornate, some plain; not a bit of it matched, or fit as it should. His breastplate was meant for a bigger man; for his oversize head, they found a huge bucket-shaped greathelm topped with a foot long triangular spike."
It doesn't really make sense that Tywin Lannister would have had Tyrion's suit of armour with him on the battlefield, since he had no way to know that Tyrion was going to meet him there, and that Tyrion would actually be forced to fight in any battles, but I'm willing to suspend my belief a little bit there. (Even though come on. Am I the only one paying attention?) My guess is that they couldn't find a way to make realistic, obviously mismatching armour work in a way that wouldn't suck for the actor to wear. Let's just pretend that Tywin Lannister was a Boy Scout back in his younger days and taught to "always be prepared," keeping a spare suit of armour in his travel bag.
"Lord Eddard stood on the High Septon's pulpit outside the doors of the sept, supported between two of the gold cloaks. He was dressed in a rich grey velvet doublet with a white wolf sewn in the front in beads, and a grey wool cloak trimmed with fur, but he was thinner than Arya had ever seen him before…Clustered around the doors of the sept, in front of the raised marble pulpit, were a knot of knights and high lords. Joffrey was prominent among them, his raiment all crimson, silk and satin patterned with dancing stags and roaring lions, a gold crown on his head. His queen mother stood beside him in a black mourning gown slashed with crimson, a veil of black diamonds in her hair…"
They don't bother dressing Ned Stark in any finery in the show; this outfit is the one he gets arrested in. What Joffrey is wearing interests me more. What the TV adaptation lacks in coat-stags, it makes up for in his cloak/doublet hybrid. The costume designers finally throw us a bone, as Cersei is also wearing what I like to call her "I'm a Lannister, bitches" dress.
Sansa is in her southern gown. The silk is finer than her other dress, and the wrap style cut with the huge dagged sleeves is one that is only seen in south of The Neck or in King's Landing. Her hair is also now worn in the southern style, which is reminiscent of Roman hairstyles. However, unlike other instances when she wears this dress, they have added a metal belt to the ensemble. Metal belts tend to be worn by Cersei (she also has one here). Clapton has said she likes to put her in them because they remind her of armour.
"Dany braised [Khal Drogo's] hair and slid the silver rings onto his mustache and hung his bells one by one. So many bells, gold and silver and bronze. Bells so his enemies would hear him coming and grow weak with fear. She dressed him in horsehair leggings and high boots, buckling a belt heavy with gold and silver medallions about his waist. Over his scarred chest she slipped a painted vest, old and faded, the one Drogo had loved best. For herself she chose loose sandsilk trousers, sandals that laced halfway up her legs, and a vest like Drogo's."
Dany dresses in the Dothraki style in the books to show solidarity with her dead husband—they're a matching pair. In the show, she's dressed in another Grecian-inspired gown similar to the one that she wears on her wedding day, which brings us full circle. Her choice of a gown also makes her look more like a queen, and less like a Khaleesi (the title referring to the wife of the khal, which is—oh, go watch the show already). But what I find most compelling is the way her dress evokes Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" in the closing shot, with Danaerys naked in the ashes of the pyre and the dragons hanging in strategic places. It's a lovely visual treat that reminds the viewers that sometimes watching a filmed adaptation can be worth it. Even if there is a sorry lack of rubies.
illustration // Emily Taylor


text:
For five days, Iowa's private colleges and universities are inviting you and your parents to come explore our campuses, visit with professors, meet coaches, hear what current students have to say, and learn about all our academic and social opportunities. Variety is the spice of life, so check out up to ten different colleges during that week, compare notes and decide which college fits you. Tours are scheduled twice each day at each campus: 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Login to view, modify and print your Iowa Private College Week itinerary.
Sign up for Iowa Private College Week. Then, visit at least three colleges during those five days and you could be one of 58 applicants accepted into a private college to WIN $500 for their book store! View Rules